Prepare against Martin Martens
IM · NLD · World #4,090 classical · FIDE ID 1000683
When preparing against Martin Martens, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 16.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 473 games by Martin Martens, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin Martens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Martens before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,300 | 2,445 | Nov 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 473 | 154 | 204 | 115 | 32.6% |
| As White | 245 | 101 | 105 | 39 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 228 | 53 | 99 | 76 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Martens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Martens's side.
First moves as White (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 197 | 80.4% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 22 | 9.0% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 18 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 4 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Martens usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Martens usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Martens usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Martens usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Martens usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Martens usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 85.3% | 43.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 10.1% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 71.3% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 17 | 21.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Martin Martens's chess games
All 473 games by Martin Martens in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 154 wins, 204 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 14/9/2 | 56.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 22 | 14/6/2 | 63.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 5/12/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 52 | 13/21/18 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 25 | 4/14/7 | 16.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 23 | 8/2/13 | 34.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Vladimir Chuchelov | 2,574 | 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | B22 |
| Jan 2016 | Bart Michiels | 2,533 | chT-NED 1516 | C06 |
| Jun 1993 | Friso Nijboer | 2,505 | ch-NED 48 | B31 |
| Oct 2025 | Pavel Kotsur | 2,491 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | C77 |
| Feb 2009 | Yge Visser | 2,477 | chT-NED 0809 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHRA-B | 1990 | 18 | 6 | 2,316 |
| Sas van Gent | 1996 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,475 |
| Wch U20 | 1990 | 12 | 6 | 2,380 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,347 |
| Hoogovens-B | 1991 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1991 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,409 |
| Kecskemet Szechenyi B | 1991 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,504 |
| ch-NED 48 | 1993 | 11 | 3 | 2,310 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Friso Nijboer (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Martens's chess games?
473 games by Martin Martens, from Apr 2003 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Martin Martens has played.
What does Martin Martens play on the first move as White?
Across 245 games with White in our database, Martin Martens opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Martens answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Martin Martens play as White?
As White, Martin Martens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (25 games, 56.0% win rate); French Defense (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 245 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Martens play as Black?
As Black, Martin Martens most often plays: Sicilian (52 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Martin Martens's FIDE rating?
Martin Martens is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Martin Martens played?
Our database contains 473 games by Martin Martens, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 204 draws, 115 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Martens?
473 games by Martin Martens reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.